Are you looking for free, simple and fun ways to engage the residents you serve? How about using a famous song to start a discussion about love and marriage?
Remember the Beatles and their song “When I’m 64”? (Well if not, I’ve included a You Tube clip of it below that includes the lyrics so you can sing along!)
I’m pretty sure that most of the residents you serve are older than 64.
So why do I bring this particular song up?
Because the humorous lyrics of this song about love can be a great discussion starter. And it’s a fun way to encourage people to share their thoughts about how love changes over the years – from that first kiss all the way to growing old together. Free, simple and fun!
It’s just another way to use songs and music to bring people together.
By the way - this beautifully simple idea came from Beckie Karras’s book “Roses In December” which is available in the Elder Song catalog – see Mary Sue Recommends.
With a song in my heart,
Mary Sue
PS. My book “Finding Memories Through Music – A Family Interview” includes many more questions to spark conversations. Purchase a hard copy on my website or drop me a line and I will email you a link to the E-Book FREE. Just mention that you read about it here in this newsletter.
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Mary Sue Wilkinson is the founder of Singing Heart to HeartTM and the Young at Heart Music Program. She is a career educator and professional musician. And she loves to sing! Her flagship program, Young at Heart Music, is devoted to bringing the joy of music and singing to seniors with decades of life experiences and memories tied to music. Mary Sue is available as a speaker sharing her expertise about the power of music to awaken memories and bring joy. Together with Tiyi Schippers, Mary Sue also provides music experiences for young children and training for early childhood educators.
